sousutilisées
The word 'sous-utilisées' is divided into five syllables: sous-u-ti-li-sées. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'utilis-', and the suffix '-ées'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable 'li'. The syllabification follows standard French rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Not fully used or exploited; underemployed.
Underutilized
“Les ressources sous-utilisées représentent une perte pour l'entreprise.”
“Les compétences sous-utilisées des employés peuvent être un problème.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'li' (/li/). The final syllable 'sées' receives a secondary, weaker stress due to the 'e' mute.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, containing the prefix.. u — Open syllable, part of the root.. ti — Closed syllable, part of the root.. li — Open syllable, part of the root, stressed syllable.. sées — Closed syllable, containing the suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept within the syllable following the vowel.
- The 'e' mute at the end of 'sées' is crucial for grammatical agreement but doesn't affect syllabification.
- Liaison between 'sous' and 'utilisées' is possible but doesn't alter the syllable division.
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